| Profile: | David Ortiz |
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| Age: | 48 Years Old |
| Height: | 6ft 3in (191 cm) |
| Occupation: | Baseball Player |
| Net Worth: | US $55 Million |
| Status: | Alive |
ORIGIN 
David Ortiz (Big Papi) is a retired Dominican-American Major League Baseball designated hitter and first baseman. He played for the Minnesota Twins (1997-2002) followed by the Boston Red Sox (2003-16). His career highlights include 3x World series champion, 10x All-Star, 7x Silver Slugger Awards, and 1x World Series MVP. Ortiz was the victim of gun violence on June 9, 2019, in the Dominican Republic. He was shot in the back and seriously wounded. Live saving surgery was performed at the Abel Gonzalez Clinic in DR.
Given name, David Americo Ortiz Arias, he was born on November 18, 1975, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He has 3 younger siblings. His father, Enrique “Leo” Ortiz, played baseball in the Dominican pro and semipro leagues. His mother, Angela Rosa Arias, was killed in a car accident in early 2002. She was 46. Ortiz developed an interest in baseball and a young age. He followed closely the career of brothers Ramon and Pedro Martinez. He would eventually become close friends with Pedro. Ortiz attended Estudia Espaillat High School, where he excelled at baseball. He also showed great promise as a basketball player.
CAREER
At age 17, Ortiz secured a contract with the Seattle Mariners. His professional debut came 2 years later (1994) in the Arizona League. He batted .246 with 2 home runs and 20 RBI. After a year his efficiency on the field improved to .332 with 4 home runs and 37 RBI. Ortiz would later compete in the Midwest League as a member of the Single-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. He was dubbed “most exciting player” in the league by the sports magazine Baseball America. The slugger was traded to the Minnesota Twins in September 1996. He quickly made a name for himself, breezing through the High-A (Fort Myers Miracle), the Double-A (New Britain Rock Cats), and the Triple-A (Salt Lake Buzz).
Ortiz made his Major League debut for the Minnesota Twins in September 1997. He played six seasons with the Twins (1997-2002) before he was released. Ortiz signed with the Boston Red Sox in 2003. He spearheaded the team to the 2004 World Series championship, their first title in 86 years. The Red Sox went on to win championships in 2007 and 2013. Ortiz was honored with the title of MVP for the 2013 World Series. His accolades over the years include 10x All-Star, 7x Silver Slugger, 3x AL RBI leader, and the Roberto Clemente Award. Ortiz retired in 2016 after 20 seasons in the MLB (14 with the Red Sox). He has a career 541 home runs, 1,768 RBIs, and a .286 batting average. His #34 jersey was retired by the Red Sox in 2017.
PERSONAL
David Ortiz’s height is 6ft 3in and he’s of Dominican Republic descent. His net worth is estimated at $55 million USD. He successfully launched the ‘David Ortiz Children’s Fund’ in 2007. UNICEF Kid Power named him as a brand ambassador in 2016. Ortiz is known for calling anyone whose name he can’t remember “Papi.” This led to the nickname “Big Papi”, coined by Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Remy. Ortiz married Tiffany Brick in November 2002. They have three children, Jessica, D’Angelo, and Alexandra. The family resides in Miami, Florida. They also own a vacation home in the Dominican Republic.
On June 9, 2019, David Ortiz was the victim of gun violence in the Dominican Republic. He was ambushed and shot in the back at the Dial Bar and Lounge in East Santo Domingo. Ortiz was rushed to the Abel Gonzalez Clinic, where physicians performed a 6-hour long surgery. He was transported to the Massachusetts General Hospital in the U.S. on June 10, 2019. Authorities have since arrested 6 suspects in connection with the shooting. The attackers were reportedly promised 400,000 Dominican pesos (~$7,800 USD) to carry out the crime.
David Ortiz Real Name, Birthday, Wiki
| Real Name: | David Americo Ortiz Arias |
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| Birthday: | November 18, 1975 |
| Age: | 48 Years Old |
| Place of Birth: | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Zodiac Sign: | Scorpio |
| Height: | 6ft 3in (191 cm) |
| Occupation: | Professional Baseball Player |
| Years Active: | 1997-2016 |
| Net Worth: | US $55 Million |
| Marriage(s): | Tiffany Brick |
| Death-O-Meter: | Alive |
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